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04-18-2024
April's ‘Pink Moon’ signifies the reemergence of life 
Since the 1930s, the Old Farmers' Almanac has been publishing names for the full moons, drawing from what were termed “Indian” names that have since become widely recognized and utilized. The full moon of April is often called the Pink Moon, a name attributed to the herb moss pink or creeping phlox - also known as moss phlox, mountain phlox, and creeping phlox - which is native to the eastern United States and one of spring's earliest widespread flowers.  Other names for this April moon include the...
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07-01-2021
New water disinfectant is millions of times more effective than alternatives
In a new study from Cardiff University, researchers are describing...
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07-01-2021
What killed off prehistoric elephants and their relatives?
There have been conflicting theories about what led to the...
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07-01-2021
Humans are passing COVID-19 along to their pets
It may be common for pet owners to transmit COVID-19...
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07-01-2021
Last ice refuge of the Arctic may soon be gone
The region north of Greenland and the islands of the...
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07-01-2021
What advantages do warm-blooded fish have?
Warm bloodedness - the ability to maintain a body temperature...
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06-30-2021
Oceans with no corals will have half as many types of fish
Researchers at the the University of Helsinki set out to...
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06-30-2021
Monkeys depend on social interactions for language development
In the first year of life, humans make a dramatic...
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06-30-2021
Harpy eagles may disappear as the Amazon forest is cleared
Harpy eagles are struggling to feed their young in heavily...
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06-30-2021
Good exercise habits may make up for lost sleep
Poor sleep and little to no exercise independently increase a...
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06-29-2021
Rising CO2 could reduce Amazon rainfall more than deforestation
A drastic rise in CO2 would reduce rainfall in the...
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06-29-2021
Plants become less competitive in the deep shade
In a new study from the John Innes Centre, experts...
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06-29-2021
Dinosaurs were already in trouble before extinction
We generally think that the extinction of the dinosaurs was...
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